Former Notre Dame DL Kona Schwenke dies at age 25

Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Kona Schwenke died Sunday at his home in Laie, Hawaii, the university confirmed Monday. He was 25.

The cause of his death was not announced. Schwenke's agent, Jerry Marlatt, said Schwenke died in his sleep.

Schwenke was a member of the 2012 team that went to the BCS national championship game and lost to Alabama. He played in 31 games for Notre Dame, recording 30 career tackles. As a senior in 2013, Schwenke recorded 23 total tackles, including six solo.

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